Bachelor of Science in Architecture Bachelor of Architecture
Doctor of Jurisprudence Master of Architecture
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As an Architect I concentrated my efforts on the technical
aspects of practice I effect, I was responsible for the
implementation of the vision
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As a Project Architect for nearly 10 years I worked on a number
of award winning projects Detailing Contracts Construction
Administration
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18 Years of A/E defense experience Panel Counsel for a number
of large A/E insurance carriers A number of reported cases that
advance A/E defense jurisprudence with cases ranging into tens of
millions of dollars at issue Well over $100 million in total
alleged liability defeated
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AIA Detroit Young Architect Lawrence Technological University
School of Architecture Distinguished Alumni Elevated to the AIA
College of Fellows
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I was a founding member of the AIA Michigan Government Affairs
Committee 23 years ago that committee became a forerunner of, and
pattern for much of the AIA national government affairs capability
of today
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AIA Michigan Government Affairs is responsible for a number of
advancements; Standing to sue to enjoin Unlicensed Practice School
Construction Unlicensed Practice as a Felony Barring the use of
Sole Negligence Clauses
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Chair of Government Affairs The AIA Michigan Design Retreat
Committee AIA National Licensing Committee AIA National Risk
Management Committee The National Diversity Council Director
Representing the Michigan Region
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Adjunct Professor, University of Detroit Mercy, Graduate School
of Architecture. Architectural and Construction Law Courses Adjunct
Professor, Lawrence Technological University, Graduate School of
Architecture. Law for Architects courses Developed some of the
initial on-line course materials Nearly 15 years of total
experience with a total of nearly 900 students
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Extensive speaking on Architectural practice and cutting edge
liability issues throughout the US and Canada Keynote addresses at
various AIA functions, allied professional functions and foreign
professional association functions Responsible for making well over
100,000 hours of CE available to Architects throughout North
America
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Some history on me and the unique background I bring to the
office of Secretary My vision for AIA is your vision for AIA...
implemented as effectively and efficiently as possible My name is
Frederick Butters, and I thank you for taking the time to review
this presentation. Please join me for the next presentation in
which I outline my views of the specific tasks that face the next
executive committee Fredrick F. Butters, FAIA, Esq.
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I pledge to answer any and all inquiries regarding my candidacy
and the manner in which my service as Secretary would further the
objectives of the Institute Contact me anytime at; Frederick F.
Butters Frederick F. Butters PLLC 26677 West 12 Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034 (248) 357-0831 (248) 514-4694 (cell)
[email protected]